Snackin' Healthy Project |
Age Groups: Primaries |
| Objective |
Learn about different types of foods |
| Identify basic nutrients and their functions |
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Foods and Nutrition Project |
Age Groups: Junior, Intermediate, Senior |
| Objective |
Learn about healthy food selection |
| Plan and practice smart food purchasing |
| Practice food preparation skills |
| Learn how to handle food safely |
| Use basic food preservation techniques |
| Explore careers in the food industry |
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Recommended Materials:
| CCS |
BU-07144 |
A. |
Six Easy Bites |
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BU-07145 |
B. |
Tasty Tidbits |
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BU-07146 |
C. |
You're the Chef |
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BU-07147 |
D. |
Foodworks |
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BU-07730 |
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Food Helper's Guide |
| WSU |
Member: C0771 |
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| Foods Around the World |
Age Groups: Junior, Intermediate, Senior |
Microwave Magic Project |
Age Groups: Junior, Intermediate, Senior |
| Objective |
Discover how the microwave works |
| Learn to use the microwave safely |
| Learn how to prepare a variety of foods |
| Learn techniques like shielding, defrosting, and browning |
| Adapt recipes for microwave use |
| Make gifts such as play dough, bird feeders, and dough ornaments |
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Recommended Publications:
| CCS |
BU-08087 |
A. |
Bag of Tricks |
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BU-08088 |
B. |
Micro Magicians |
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BU-08089 |
C. |
Amazing Rays |
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BU-08090 |
D. |
Presto Meals |
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BU-08091 |
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Microwave Helper's Guide |
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| Go to Bread Baking |
Age Groups: Junior, Intermediate, Senior |
| Go to Food Preservation |
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| Foods of the Pacific Northwest |
Age Groups: Junior, Intermediate, Senior |
| Objective |
Learn about foods grown in the Pacific Northwest |
| Safely prepare, store, and serve these foods |
| Learn guidelines for safe food handling |
| Know the Dietary Guidelines |
| Learn the nutritional qualities of foods |
| Learn about use of natural resources |
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Recommended Publications:
| WSU |
Member: C0771, PNW0335, PNW0337
Leader: PNW0336, PNW0338 |
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| Native Foods Project |
Age Groups: Junior, Intermediate |
| Objectives: |
Learn about native foods of the Pacific Northwest |
| Safely prepare, preserve, store, and serve some of these foods |
| Learn about healthy eating and the importance of being active |
| Make tools and utensils used to harvest and preserve native foods |
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Recommended Publications:
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| ECF Food $ense Project |
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| Food $ense if funded, in part, by USDA Food and Nutrition Service and is conducted by some county Extension services. It includes youth programming such as Jr. Chef, Gardening, etc. Youth gain knowledge and skills to select, handle, and prepare foods based on nutritional and food safety standards. |
Optional Publications for ALL Food & Nutrition Projects:
| WSU |
Member: C0807, C1097E, C1098E, C1099E, EM1490, EM3443, EM4733E, EM4762, EM4808
Leader: EM1205, PNW0250 |
| My Pyramid |
http://mypyramid.gov, www.mypyramid.gov/downloads/MiniPoster.pdf, www.mypyramid.gov/downloads/MyPyramid_Anatomy.pdf |
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